Teams often compare booth quotes that are not comparable. One price may cover design only; another may exclude freight or on-site labor. Use categories—not a single number—to brief leadership.
Ask for itemized proposals against the current exhibitor manual—not a single blended number.
Common cost buckets
Show spaceFloor area and open corners from the organizer.
Design and fabricationConcept, drawings, build, graphics, and packing.
Freight and material handlingShipping and show-site handling fees.
LaborInstall and dismantle under show rules.
Electrical and internetOrdered through the show or venue.
AV and demo techScreens, players, mounts, and backups.
Travel and staffingWho works the booth and for how many days.
ContingencyOvertime, damage, and late changes.
We intentionally omit market-price ranges here. Rates vary by city, show, and season.
How Event Pros LA helps
We help you structure the plan, coordinate design and fabrication partners, and keep logistics visible—so budget conversations stay tied to real scope.